News – Page 1037 – EEJournal

Renesas Electronics Introduces True Bidirectional Synchronous Buck-Boost Controllers for Industrial Battery-Powered Applications

High Efficiency ISL81601 and ISL81401 Leverage Proprietary Buck-Boost Algorithm for Reliable Bidirectional Operation and Smooth Mode Transitions

October 5, 2018

Düsseldorf, October 3, 2018 – Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced an innovative new family of bidirectional four-switch synchronous buck-boost controllers. The ISL81601 and ISL81401 are the industry’s only true bidirectional controllers that sense peak current at both ends and provide cycle-by-cycle current limit in both directions while in buck or boost … Read More →

4D Systems collaborates with MikroElektronika on new Click Board™ for 8-bit MCU applications

Plug and Play hardware interface for mikroBUS™support across gen4 series of intelligent displays

October 5, 2018

Sydney, Australia: 4D Systems today announced it has partnered with MikroElektronika, a producer and retailer of hardware and software tools for developing embedded systems, to introduce the 4D-display click, an adapter board with a mikroBUS™ interface that connects to any of 4D Systems’ gen4 series of intelligent display modules. Suitable for use with any of the growing number of microcontroller development boards that incorporate MikroElektronika’s 8-pin mikroBUS™ interface, such as the Microchip Curiosity board or those from MikroElektronika, the 4D-display click significantly simplifies the integration complexity of adding a display to a host. This approach not only eases … Read More → "4D Systems collaborates with MikroElektronika on new Click Board™ for 8-bit MCU applications"

Renesas Electronics Unveils RZ/A2M Microprocessor for High-Speed Processing of e-AI Imaging in Smart Appliances, Service Robots, and Industrial Machinery

Renesas’ Exclusive DRP Technology Realizes Excellent Real-Time Image Processing at Low Power Consumption

October 5, 2018

Düsseldorf, October 4, 2018 – Renesas Electronics Corporation (“Renesas”, TSE: 6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, is expanding its range of embedded artificial intelligence Read More →

Synopsys Announces Availability of TSMC-certified IC Design Environment in the Cloud

TSMC and Synopsys Collaboration Streamlines Cloud-based IC Design

October 5, 2018

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ —

Highlights:

Synopsys Cloud Solution available to host customers designing in the cloud with TSMC process technology, accelerating IC design
TSMC has certified the Synopsys Cloud Solution—meets TSMC security and performance requirements
Synopsys Design and Verification Platforms available on Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Synopsys Cloud Solution

Optimized troubleshooting in multi-chip systems: PLS’s UDE enables synchronous debugging of AURIX multi-chip systems for the first time

October 5, 2018

auta (Germany), Sunnyvale (CA), October 4, 2018 – With the new Multi-Target Debug Adapter suitable for the Universal Access Device 3+ (UAD3+) of the Universal Debug Engine (UDE), PLS Programmierbare Logik & Systeme presents at electronica 2018 in Hall B4, Booth W22, the first tool that allows synchronous debugging of multi-chip systems.

PLS’s modular Multi-Target Debug Adapters support various high-performance systems with two separate microcontrollers on one board, which enable redundant and, where appropriate, inverted control algorithms. A particular special focus is placed on future applications with highest demands on functional safety and fault tolerance, for example, fail-operational systems in the … Read More → "Optimized troubleshooting in multi-chip systems: PLS’s UDE enables synchronous debugging of AURIX multi-chip systems for the first time"

Sensera Achieves ISO 13485 Quality Certification

October 5, 2018

Woburn, MA, October 3, 2018 – Sensera Inc., a leading provider of MEMS devices, announced that it is now certified to the ISO 13485:2016 quality standard. ISO 13485:2016 specifies requirements for a quality management system, related to medical devices.

“We have focused on medical device component fabrication and assemblies over the last two years and this certification solidifies our support of our customers’ quality requirements. Achieving this standard recognizes our investments in our quality systems, our people and our customers,” said Tim Stucchi, General Manager/COO of Microdevices at Sensera.

“Sensera is well-positioned, due to significant experience in manufacturing components … Read More → "Sensera Achieves ISO 13485 Quality Certification"

TSMC Recognizes Synopsys with Four Partner Awards at the Open Innovation Platform Forum Event

Synopsys Recognized for Collaboration on Interface IP, Joint Development of 5-nm Design Infrastructure, Joint Development of VDE Cloud Solution, and Joint Delivery of WoW Design Solution

October 4, 2018

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ —

Highlights:

TSMC selects Synopsys as its “Partner of the Year” for interface IP and tool enablement for 8th consecutive year
TSMC has certified Synopsys’ digital and custom implementation platforms and reference flows for the Synopsys Design Platform, including IC Compiler^™ II place-and-route for 5-nm design infrastructure and … Read More → "TSMC Recognizes Synopsys with Four Partner Awards at the Open Innovation Platform Forum Event"

Molex Announces Industry-First Spot-On Connector System

The Spot-On potting Wire-to-Board system improves process capabilities and reliability.

October 4, 2018

LISLE, IL – October 3, 2018 – Molex introduces the first-of-its-kind SMT potting wire-to-board connector system with the Spot-On 1.5 and 2.0. This system not only improves process capabilities and mechanical reliability, but also protects against water … Read More → "Molex Announces Industry-First Spot-On Connector System"

Reflex Photonics LightABLE transceivers now offer interoperability with all types of multimode optical modules

October 4, 2018

Kirkland (Montréal), October 3rd, 2018: Reflex Photonics is proud to announce that its LightABLE™ line of rugged transceivers has demonstrated full interoperability with all types of multimode optical modules.

In tests conducted by Reflex Photonics, the Low Output Power multilane variant of the LightABLE transceivers demonstrated interoperability with single-lane SFP+ and multilane optical modules such as QSFP.

Added flexibility in interconnect design

< … Read More →

AVX Introduces New 0805 Ultraminiature, High-Frequency Integrated Thin Film Band-Pass Filters

Available in five frequency bands spanning 1,308–4,320MHz for compatibility with a broad range of wireless applications, the new BP Series multilayer, ITF band-pass filters deliver excellent high-frequency performance in an ultraminiature, low-profile 0805 case

October 4, 2018

FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (October 3, 2018) — AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer and supplier … Read More → "AVX Introduces New 0805 Ultraminiature, High-Frequency Integrated Thin Film Band-Pass Filters"